Wrangler Weekly
Week of November 13, 2023
Message from Ms. Bratton, principal
It's hard to believe we are so close to Thanksgiving.
As we keep the holidays in sight, I want to ask for your assistance in helping your student discern what is appropriate attire for school. We are seeing some layers under jackets and hoodies that -- when jackets are removed -- are not appropriate. We've seen crop tops and shirts with playboy logos as well as shorts that appear an adequate length until a student bends over. Our expectation of a modest dress code is to maintain the focus and respectability that comes with learning at middle school. We appreciate your assistance with upholding a high expectation for all students.
I want to remind everyone that our Day of Awesomeness is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17. Our Pop4Kids campus fundraiser will be providing this celebration.
Here's an overview of the day: Each grade level will have approximately 2 hours with...
Next Level (formerly STEP IT UP!) is an exhilarating, experience-based fundraiser where kids unleash their awesomeness to make a difference at their school! Then we celebrate with a Day of Awesomeness - an event full of laughter, dance, and unforgettable memories. Inspired by TV shows like Wipeout and American Ninja Warrior. Click here for a sneak peek!
But we need your help -- can you spend 2 hours outside helping ensure all students have fun, and enjoy watching your kiddo and their friends enjoy the sunshine and celebrate awesomeness? Volunteers will be monitoring the entrance and exits to the blow up obstacle courses.
We need your help to make this day GREAT -- if you would like to come and help, the sign up is here.
I also want to make you aware that we have set the expectation with students for acceptable behavior if they are to be included in the Day of Awesomeness. We want to ensure that this day is truly a celebration for our students.
Go Wranglers!
Ms. Bratton
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SBMS Attendance for the Week
6th grade - 95.8%
7th grade - 95.8%
8th grade - 97.1%
Total - 96.2%
IMPORTANT: Course Selection Advising Sign Up FOR PARENTS
Rising 7th grade - Starting Nov 30th
This is for current 6th graders in preparation for their 7th grade year. Please be sure to include your child’s name and indicate if you would like to meet in person, via phone, or virtually in the notes before submitting.
Dance Team Halftime Showcase - Nov 13th
Rising HCCPHS Falcon Opportunity - 8th grade - Nov 14th
HCCPHS will be proving two upcoming parent information nights on November 14th and January 11th from 6-7pm for you to learn more about the unique experience your student will have in their pursuit of college and career goals. For more information, visit hccphs.comalisd.org or call 830.885.9000. The HCCPHS 2024-25 application is open now.
Blanket and Heater Drive - Due Dec 8th
Cheer RTIC Bundle Fundraiser
School Pantry Program
WRANGLERS OF THE WEEK
STUDENT ATHLETES
We also wish to recognize our Wrangler Player of the Week, Ryleigh Keith.
PTA CORNER
Thanksgiving Pie Sign-up
Thanksgiving is almost here! We would like to send each Staff member home with a delicious pie they can share with their families. This tradition is much loved by the Staff and certainly shows our Wrangler spirit!
Please click here to sign up. The drop off date is 11/16/23, by 10am. Drop off will be at the front entrance.
Just so that everyone gets the same size pie, please provide a large one. There is a "baker's choice" option for anyone who has their own spectacular pie flavor, too.
Please contact Lisa Gwin with questions at gwinlisa12@gmail.com.
Parking Space Raffle - Closes Dec 15th
Want to bypass the car lines before and after school? Raffle tickets for two front-of-the-school parking spots for the third 9-week period begin online Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Parking spots are valid 1/3/23 to 3/8/23. Best of luck to all! For questions, please email springbranchmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com.
Link for Navy & White Parking Spots: https://app.memberhub.gives/2c7adc/Campaign/Details
Healthy Lifetstyles Week
Thank you to Dance Volunteers/Donations
A Texas sized thank you goes out to all you wonderful people who helped make the Boots & Bling…It’s a Texas Thing dance a huge success!
Each of you contributed to making a fun, safe and exciting event for our kids:
- The people who donated money and food items.
- The staff who helped coordinate so many things.
- The families who bought tickets and brought their kids
- The volunteers who worked all day to set up, chaperone and clean up afterwards.
It really does take a village to make these types of events work and we have the very best one!
Thank you to JDtheDJ
Please join us in giving JDtheDJ a warm thank you for DJing for the Boots & Bling...It's a Wrangler Thing Dance! The music and light show was amazing! What a great time everyone had. It was so much fun watching the kids line dancing and having fun with their friends.
Community partners like you make these events memorable and we appreciate your support very much!
Thank you to Ferris Orthodontics
Special thanks to Ferris Orthodontics for sponsoring the photo booth at the Boots & Bling...It's a Wrangler Thing Dance! It was so much fun to see the kids smile and laugh, taking silly pictures with the props and gathering into photos with their friends.
You helped make this a very special night for everyone and we very grateful!
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday 11/13
Tuesday 11/14
Wednesday 11/15
Thursday 11/16
Girls BB vs CHMS, 7th home, 8th away
Boys soccer vs DMS
Friday 11/17
SBMS Day of Awesomeness ~ campus fundraiser celebration!
Saturday 11/18
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/29 Girls BB vs CMS, 7th away, 8th home
11/30 Boys soccer vs CMS
12/2 Boys soccer tournament at ORMS
12/4 Boys BB vs DMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/5 Beginner Band Concert
12/6 Advanced Band Concert
12/7 Girls BB vs MVMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/7 Boys soccer vs CHMS
12/9 Boys BB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home
12/11 Boys soccer at SVMS
12/13 Boys BB vs ORMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/14 Girls BB vs PRMS, 7th away, 8th home
12/15 End of 9 weeks
COMAL COMMUNITY
Save a Life
Scouts USA Opportunity
Bulverde Little League
Important Links
- SBMS Bell Schedule
- SBMS Athletic Calendars
- CISD Academic Calendar
- Comal Parent Center
- Cafeteria/Child Nutrition webpage
- Order Fence Signs and Spirit Gear here
- Tutoring Schedule here
- Hallway Heroes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4faaa728a20-20228 And as always, your volunteer background check must be on file for the current school year. The background check may take a few weeks to come back, so please plan accordingly.
Spring Branch Middle School
Email: brandi.norton@comalisd.org
Website: sbms.comalisd.org
Location: 21053 Texas 46, Spring Branch, TX, USA
Phone: (830)885-8800
Facebook: facebook.com/CISDSpringBranchMS
Twitter: @SBMSWranglers